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Overview

Our VINdecode API offers a robust and dependable way to seamlessly integrate our VIN decoding database into your products, services, or solutions. It is a straightforward, cost-effective, and powerful real-time solution that can be incorporated into your applications within minutes. Simply make an HTTP request with a VIN number from your application, and receive a data feed in XML/JSON format in real-time. You can then process the XML/JSON data into any desired format. This API is both programming language and platform-independent, allowing HTTP requests and XML/JSON responses to be executed in applications developed with any programming language and running on any platform.

When a VIN number is entered, the VINquery.com backend VIN decode system validates and verifies the encoded information within the VIN's various elements and generates a report that includes the following details:

Basic Description: Year, Make, Model, Trim
Technical Specifications
Standard Features
Optional Features

The VINquery.com VIN decode database contains comprehensive information on passenger cars and light-duty pickup trucks manufactured for the US and Canada markets from 1981 to the present. Limited information, as specified in the Lite Data, is available for vehicles from 1981 to 1987.

Data Coverage

Regions Covered: United States and Canada.
Vehicles Covered: Passenger cars and light-duty pickup trucks.
Model Years Covered: 1981 through 2024, with 2025 models being added currently.
Database Scope: Updated daily, encompassing over 132 makes, 4,450 models, and 69,000 trim levels.

Make/Brand	Model	Range of Model Year	Class
Acura	CL	1997 - 2003	PASSENGER
	CSX(Canada)	2006 - 2011	PASSENGER
	EL(Canada)	1997 - 2005	PASSENGER
	ILX	2013 - Present	PASSENGER
	Integra	1988 - 2001	PASSENGER
	Legend	1988 - 1996	PASSENGER
	MDX	2001 - Present	UTES
	NSX	1991 - 2005	SPORTS
	RDX	2007 - Present	UTES
	RL	1996 - 2012	PASSENGER
	RLX	2014 - Present	PASSENGER
	RSX	2002 - 2006	PASSENGER
	SLX	1996 - 1999	UTES
	TL	1996 - 2014	PASSENGER
	TLX	2015 - Present	PASSENGER
	TSX	2004 - 2014	PASSENGER
	Vigor	1992 - 1994	PASSENGER
	ZDX	2010 - 2013	PASSENGER
Alfa Romeo	164	1991 - 1995	SPORTS
	4C	2015 - Present	SPORTS
	Milano	1988 - 1989	SPORTS
	Spider	1988 - 1994	SPORTS
AM General	Hummer	1992 - 2001	UTES
Aston Martin	DB7	1997 - 1998	SPORTS
	DB9	2004 - 2014	SPORTS
	DBS	2008 - 2012	SPORTS
	Rapide	2010 - 2014	SPORTS
	V12 Vanquish	2010 - 2014	SPORTS
	V12 Vantage	2011 - Present	SPORTS
	V8 Vantage	2006 - 2014	SPORTS
	Vanquish	2014	SPORTS
	Virage	1991 - 1994 & 2012	SPORTS
Click here for a complete list of makes/models covered by VINquery.com VINdecode API 1.0

Data Items

We offer four types of data feeds: Lite Data, Basic Data, Standard Data, and Extended Data. The Extended Data feed includes 168 data items, the Standard Data feed includes 123 data items, the Basic Data feed includes 22 data items, and the Lite Data feed includes 8 data items.

Data Items		Sample Value	Measurement Unit	Lite	Basic	Standard	Extended
VIN#		1HGES15501LXXXXXX	N/A	X	X	X	X
1	VINquery Vehicle ID	23261	N/A	X	X	X	X
2	Model Year	2001	N/A	X	X	X	X
3	Make	Honda	N/A	X	X	X	X
4	Model	Civic	N/A	X	X	X	X
5	Trim Level	LX Sedan	N/A	X	X	X	X
6	Manufactured in	UNITED STATES	N/A	X	X	X	X
7	Production Seq. Number	XXXXXX	N/A		X	X	X
Specifications - General
8	Body Style	SEDAN 4-DR	N/A	X	X	X	X
9	Engine Type	1.7L L4 SOHC 16V	N/A	X	X	X	X
10	Transmission-short	5M OD	N/A		X	X	X
11	Transmission-long	5-Speed Manual Overdrive	N/A		X	X	X
12	Driveline	FWD	N/A		X	X	X
13	Tank	13.2	Gallon		X	X	X
14	Fuel Economy-city	30-32	Gallon		X	X	X
15	Fuel Economy-highway	38-39	Gallon		X	X	X
Specifications - Chassis
16	Anti-Brake System	Non-ABS	N/A		X	X	X
17	Steering Type	R&P	N/A		X	X	X
18	Front Brake Type	Disk	N/A				X
19	Rear Brake Type	Drum	N/A				X
20	Turning Diameter	34.10	Inch				X
21	Front Suspension	Ind	N/A				X
22	Rear Suspension	Ind	N/A				X
23	Front Spring Type	Coil	N/A				X
24	Rear Spring Type	Coil	N/A				X
25	Tires	P185/70R14	N/A				X
Specifications - Interior Dimensions
26	Front Headroom	39.80	Inch				X
27	Rear Headroom	37.20	Inch				X
28	Front Legroom	42.20	Inch				X
29	Rear Legroom	36.00	Inch				X
30	Front Shoulder Room	52.60	Inch				X
31	Rear Shoulder Room	52.60	Inch				X
32	Front Hip Room	51.20	Inch				X
33	Rear Hip Room	49.80	Inch				X
Specifications - Colors
34	Interior Trim	Beige Cloth \| Gray Cloth	N/A				X
35	Exterior Color	Clover Green Pearl \| Nighthawk Black Pearl \| Satin Silver Metallic \| Taffeta White \| Titanium Metallic \| Vintage Plum Pearl	N/A				X
Specifications - Exterior Dimensions & Weight
36	Curb Weight-automatic	2515	Pound.				X
37	Curb Weight-manual	2465	Pound				X
38	Overall Length ("Length" used in Basic/Standard)	174.60	Inch		X	X	X
39	Overall Width ("Width" used in Basic/Standard)	67.50	Inch		X	X	X
40	Overall Height ("Height" used in Basic/Standard)	56.70	Inch		X	X	X
41	Wheelbase	103.10	Inch				X
42	Ground Clearance	No data	Inch				X
43	Track Front	57.90	Inch				X
44	Track Rear	57.90	Inch				X
Specifications - Cargo Bed Dimensions
45	Length	No data	Inch				X
46	Width at Wheelwell	No data	Inch				X
47	Width at Wall	No data	Inch				X
48	Depth	No data	Inch				X
Specifications - Capacities
49	Standard Seating	5	N/A		X	X	X
50	Optional Seating	No data	N/A		X	X	X
51	Passenger Volume	91.40	Cubic Foot				X
52	Cargo Volume	12.90	Cubic Foot				X
53	Standard Towing	No data	Pound				X
54	Maximum Towing	No data	Pound				X
55	Standard Payload	No data	Pound				X
56	Maximum Payload	No data	Pound				X
57	Standard GVWR	No data	Pound				X
58	Maximum GVWR	No data	Pound				X
Specifications - Warranty
59	Basic-duration	36	Month				X
60	Basic-distance	36,000	Mile				X
61	Powertrain-duration	36	Month				X
62	Powertrain-distance	36,000	Mile				X
63	Rust-duration	60	Month				X
64	Rust-distance	Unlimited	Mile				X
Specifications - Pricing
65	MSRP	$15,010	USD				X
66	Dealer Invoice	$13,572	USD				X
67	Destination Charge	No data	USD				X
Equipment - Anti-Theft & Locks
68	Child Safety Door Locks	Std.	N/A			X	X
69	Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate	Std.	N/A			X	X
70	Power Door Locks	Std.	N/A			X	X
71	Vehicle Anti-Theft	Opt.	N/A			X	X
Equipment - Braking & Traction
72	4WD/AWD	N/A	N/A			X	X
73	ABS Brakes	N/A	N/A			X	X
74	Automatic Load-Leveling	N/A	N/A			X	X
75	Electronic Brake Assistance	N/A	N/A			X	X
76	Limited Slip Differential	N/A	N/A			X	X
77	Locking Differential	N/A	N/A			X	X
78	Traction Control	N/A	N/A			X	X
79	Vehicle Stability Control System	N/A	N/A			X	X
Equipment - Safety
80	Driver Airbag	Std.	N/A			X	X
81	Front Side Airbag	Opt.	N/A			X	X
82	Front Side Airbag with Head Protection	N/A	N/A			X	X
83	Passenger Airbag	Std.	N/A			X	X
84	Side Head Curtain Airbag	N/A	N/A			X	X
85	Second Row Side Airbag	N/A	N/A			X	X
86	Second Row Side Airbag with Head Protection	N/A	N/A			X	X
87	Electronic Parking Aid	N/A	N/A			X	X
88	First Aid Kit	N/A	N/A			X	X
89	Trunk Anti-Trap Device	N/A	N/A			X	X
Equipment - Remote Controls & Release
90	Keyless Entry	Opt.	N/A			X	X
91	Remote Ignition	N/A	N/A			X	X
Equipment - Climate Control
92	Air Conditioning	Std.	N/A			X	X
93	Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls	N/A	N/A			X	X
Equipment - Interior Features
94	Cruise Control	Std.	N/A			X	X
95	Tachometer	Std.	N/A			X	X
96	Tilt Steering Wheel	Std.	N/A			X	X
97	Tilt Steering Column	N/A	N/A			X	X
98	Heated Steering Wheel	N/A	N/A			X	X
99	Leather Steering Wheel	Opt.	N/A			X	X
100	Steering Wheel Mounted Controls	N/A	N/A			X	X
101	Telescopic Steering Column	N/A	N/A			X	X
102	Adjustable Foot Pedals	N/A	N/A			X	X
103	Genuine Wood Trim	N/A	N/A			X	X
104	Tire Pressure Monitor	N/A	N/A			X	X
105	Trip Computer	N/A	N/A			X	X
Equipment - Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
106	AM/FM Radio	Std.	N/A			X	X
107	Cassette Player	Std.	N/A			X	X
108	CD Player	Opt.	N/A			X	X
109	CD Changer	Opt.	N/A			X	X
110	DVD Player	N/A	N/A			X	X
111	Voice Activated Telephone	N/A	N/A			X	X
112	Navigation Aid	N/A	N/A			X	X
113	Second Row Sound Controls	N/A	N/A			X	X
114	Subwoofer	N/A	N/A			X	X
115	Telematic Systems	N/A	N/A			X	X
Equipment - Seat
116	Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat	N/A	N/A			X	X
117	Front Cooled Seat	N/A	N/A			X	X
118	Front Heated Seat	N/A	N/A			X	X
119	Front Power Lumbar Support	N/A	N/A			X	X
120	Front Power Memory Seat	N/A	N/A			X	X
121	Front Split Bench Seat	N/A	N/A			X	X
122	Leather Seat	N/A	N/A			X	X
123	Passenger Multi-Adjustable Power Seat	N/A	N/A			X	X
124	Second Row Folding Seat	N/A	N/A			X	X
125	Second Row Heated Seat	N/A	N/A			X	X
126	Second Row Multi-Adjustable Power Seat	N/A	N/A			X	X
127	Second Row Removable Seat	N/A	N/A			X	X
128	Third Row Removable Seat	N/A	N/A			X	X
Equipment - Storage
129	Cargo Area Cover	N/A	N/A			X	X
130	Cargo Area Tiedowns	N/A	N/A			X	X
131	Cargo Net	Opt.	N/A			X	X
132	Load Bearing Exterior Rack	N/A	N/A			X	X
133	Pickup Truck Bed Liner	N/A	N/A			X	X
Equipment - Roof
134	Power Sunroof	N/A	N/A			X	X
135	Removable Top	N/A	N/A			X	X
136	Manual Sunroof	N/A	N/A			X	X
Equipment - Exterior Lighting
137	Automatic Headlights	N/A	N/A			X	X
138	Daytime Running Lights	N/A	N/A			X	X
139	Fog Lights	Opt.	N/A			X	X
140	High Intensity Discharge Headlights	Opt.	N/A			X	X
141	Pickup Truck Cargo Box Light	N/A	N/A			X	X
Equipment - Exterior Features
142	Running Board	N/A	N/A			X	X
143	Front Air Dam	N/A	N/A			X	X
144	Rear Spoiler	Opt.	N/A			X	X
145	Skid Plate	N/A	N/A			X	X
146	Splash Guards	Opt.	N/A			X	X
147	Wind Deflector for Convertibles	N/A	N/A			X	X
148	Power Sliding Side Van Door	N/A	N/A			X	X
149	Power Trunk Lid	N/A	N/A			X	X
Equipment - Tires & Wheels
150	Alloy Wheels	N/A	N/A			X	X
151	Chrome Wheels	N/A	N/A			X	X
152	Full Size Spare Tire	N/A	N/A			X	X
153	Run Flat Tires	N/A	N/A			X	X
154	Steel Wheels	N/A	N/A			X	X
Equipment - Mirrors & Windows & Wipers
155	Power Windows	N/A	Std.			X	X
156	Electrochromic Exterior Rearview Mirror	N/A	N/A			X	X
157	Glass Rear Window on Convertible	N/A	N/A			X	X
158	Heated Exterior Mirror	N/A	N/A			X	X
159	Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror	N/A	N/A			X	X
160	Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror	N/A	N/A			X	X
161	Deep Tinted Glass	N/A	N/A			X	X
162	Interval Wipers	N/A	N/A			X	X
163	Rain Sensing Wipers	N/A	N/A			X	X
164	Rear Window Defogger	Std.	N/A			X	X
165	Rear Wiper	N/A	N/A			X	X
166	Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window	N/A	N/A			X	X
Equipment - Towings
167	Tow Hitch Receiver	N/A	N/A			X	X
168	Towing Preparation Package	N/A	N/A			X	X
Legends
Std. - Standard: indicates a manufacturer-installed feature that comes standard.
Opt. - Optional: indicates a manufacturer-installed feature that does not come standard.
N/A - Not Available: indicates a feature that is not available as a manufacturer-installed item.

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